Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Pathology (N=55 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 55 approved salary reports
Is Pathology Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Pathology Worth It?
91% of pathologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.9/5 and median salary of $391,000, based on 55 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 3.9/5
- Would Choose Again
- 91%
- Median Salary
- $391,000
- Avg Hours
- 44/wk
The Numbers
Median
$391,000
Average
$423,092
25th
$330,000
75th
$450,000
Based on 55 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$330K$450K
Salary Distribution
$330K$330,000 – $510K$510,00025th
$330K$330,000
Median
$391K$391,000
75th
$450K$450,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$330K$330,000 – $450K$450,000
Median salary
$391K$391,000
Average salary
$423K$423,092
Percentiles
25th$330,000
75th$450,000
Breakdown
Monthly$32,583
Hourly$188
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction3.9 / 5
Based on 55 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again91%
49 of 54 respondents would choose pathology again
Average Hours Worked44 hrs/week
Based on 55 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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